Top Haupia Pie Spots on Big Island

Tex Drive-In – Honokaʻa

45-690 Pakalana St #19, Honokaa, HI 96727

Tex Drive-In is famous for its malasadas, but their haupia pie is a hidden gem. This roadside eatery on the Hamakua Coast serves a rich, creamy coconut pie with a buttery crust that melts in your mouth. Pair it with a fresh-brewed Kona coffee for the perfect midday treat.

What to Try: Classic Haupia Pie

Punaluʻu Bake Shop – Naʻālehu

95-5642 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, HI 96772

If you're traveling to the southern part of the island, stop by the Punaluʻu Bake Shop, the southernmost bakery in the U.S. While they are best known for their sweet bread, their haupia pie is equally delicious. The coconut filling is perfectly smooth, and the crust has a flaky, buttery texture that complements the creamy topping.

What to Try: Traditional Haupia Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust

Big Island Candies – Hilo

585 Hinano St, Hilo, HI 96720

Big Island Candies is well-known for its chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies, but they also make an excellent haupia pie. Their version often includes chocolate or Kona coffee-infused layers, adding an extra depth of flavor. If you're looking for a more gourmet take on this classic dessert, this is the place to go.

What to Try: Chocolate-Haupia Pie

Ken’s House of Pancakes – Hilo

1730 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

A Big Island staple, Ken’s House of Pancakes is open daily and serves some of the best local comfort food. Their haupia pie is homemade, with a rich coconut flavor and a perfectly balanced sweetness. It's the ideal way to end a big Hawaiian-style meal.

What to Try: Classic Haupia Pie with Whipped Cream

Village Burger – Waimea

67 - 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Waimea, HI 96743

Surprisingly, one of the best haupia pies on the Big Island comes from a burger joint. Village Burger in Waimea makes a house-made haupia smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet pie. It’s a perfect way to wrap up a meal of their famous grass-fed beef burgers.

What to Try: House-Made Haupia Pie

Hawaiian Style Café – Waimea & Hilo

• Waimea: 65-1290 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, HI 96743
• Hilo: 681 Manono St, Hilo, HI 96720

With locations in Waimea and Hilo, Hawaiian Style Café serves generous portions of Hawaiian comfort food, and their haupia pie is no exception. Their take on the pie is rich, velvety, and often served chilled to perfection.

What to Try: Chilled Haupia Pie

Pau Pizza – Waimea

65-1227 Opelo Rd, Waimea, HI 96743

Pau Pizza may be known for its artisan wood-fired pizzas, but they also serve a delectable haupia pie. Their version is light yet creamy, with a hint of vanilla that enhances the natural coconut flavor.

What to Try: Vanilla-Haupia Pie

The Big Island is home to some incredible haupia pie spots, whether you’re looking for a traditional slice or a creative variation. From iconic bakeries to unexpected burger joints, these locations satisfy any coconut lover’s cravings.

If you’ve tried any of these places—or discovered a hidden gem—drop a comment and let us know your favorite spot for haupia pie on the Big Island!